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a kennedy

(36,339 posts)
Tue Nov 8, 2022, 07:44 PM Nov 2022

Never believed Hillary lost, didn't even watch results until the next day, AND GAWD DAMN IT

FAWKING tRump FAWKING WON. I am getting a very worrisome feeling, and i’m In Southeastern MN. I just don’t know if I can watch all the coverage. Sorry for even bringing up tRump winning.

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Never believed Hillary lost, didn't even watch results until the next day, AND GAWD DAMN IT (Original Post) a kennedy Nov 2022 OP
be careful the Rtugs will say littlewolf Nov 2022 #1
One disaster at a time. And then move on to the next one. Actually, I think the polls are wrong ... marble falls Nov 2022 #2
I have to think we are all tense. Some might be better off taking the night (& maybe next few days hlthe2b Nov 2022 #3
So don't watch it. JHB Nov 2022 #4
Thank you, and I know you're right. I probably shouldn't watch. a kennedy Nov 2022 #5
I was very active w/ the 2016 election Deuxcents Nov 2022 #6
I know......I just could NOT believe she lost...... a kennedy Nov 2022 #7

marble falls

(72,528 posts)
2. One disaster at a time. And then move on to the next one. Actually, I think the polls are wrong ...
Tue Nov 8, 2022, 07:54 PM
Nov 2022

... and we're giving Joe Biden both houses of Congress. The bigger the turnout, the bigger the victory.

hlthe2b

(114,667 posts)
3. I have to think we are all tense. Some might be better off taking the night (& maybe next few days
Tue Nov 8, 2022, 07:58 PM
Nov 2022

with only limited checking in and maybe reading or finding a Netflix option. Certainly, no criticism from me if that is helpful.

I don't drink much, but I have a couple of options that I might tap into. Or, I may just tuck myself into bed with my early and rise to face it all tomorrow.


I have to hold positivity even if we are likely to have some concerns regardless.

JHB

(38,328 posts)
4. So don't watch it.
Tue Nov 8, 2022, 08:01 PM
Nov 2022

Unless you're actively helping people get to the polls (driving them or whatever), at this point there's nothing you can do. So instead of chewing through your nails and half up your fingers, or downing half a bottle of antacid, go watch a movie, play a game, read a book.

Hell, get smashed, even. Or just go to bed early.

It's past the point where you can affect things, so don't chew yourself up. Before the election: chop wood, carry water.
After the election: chop wood, carry water.

Deuxcents

(27,676 posts)
6. I was very active w/ the 2016 election
Tue Nov 8, 2022, 08:24 PM
Nov 2022

I went to bed believing we were gonna have a Madame President. I woke up n was in shock. Then 4 years of hell n the cult invasion. I don’t get excited anymore about elections. I vote n try to keep up w/ the goings on so tonight, I’ll go to bed n see what happened on Election Day n hope for the best. Polls be damned.

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